Northfield Park Race 5 - Race 5
BB CRUISER (6) made the most of the inside draw to score a commanding win at this course and distance last start. Steps up a level but he is up to the task. NOBLE DALE (9) didn't do a bad job when fifth over 1609m at this track last time out. HOPE N PRAY (3) is next best and gets every chance from a favourable draw.

Driver: James Day
Stats
Comments
Last start won by a 0.6 m as favourite (Fr1) at this track (1:55.30) beating Captain Albert G in NW1500L4 on September 25 at $3.30. Capable of a top-three finish.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 25/09/2026 | 9 | NW1500L4 | $8,056.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | John Ciocca Jr. | 1:55.30 | 1 |
| 0.6L | $3.30 |
| 6/8 | 16/09/2026 | 10 | NW2500L4 | $10,278.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Angus | 1:53.10 | 7 |
| 28.5L | $111.00 |
| 6/9 | 06/09/2026 | 11 | NW2500L4 | $10,278.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Anthony MacDonald | 1:53.40 | 5 |
| 18.0L | $104.80 |
| 2/7 | 26/08/2026 | 14 | NW1500L4 | $8,274.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Merriman | 1:54.20 | 1 |
| 32.3L | $1.50 |
| 4/9 | 12/08/2026 | 9 | NW1500L4 | $7,989.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | Kurt Sugg | 1:57.00 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $8.80 |
| 2/7 | 03/08/2026 | 8 | NW1500L4 | $7,989.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Dan Noble | 1:57.00 | 5 |
| 0.6L | $3.20 |
| 7/8 | 27/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Running Aces Casino & Racetrack | 1609m | Fast | Anthony Napolitano | 1:51.40 | 0 |
| 44.25L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 18/07/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Trevor Smith | 1:54.10 | 0 |
| 12.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mario Wilson
Stats
Comments
Easy win three starts back at this track over 1609m 6000CL on September 9. Last start 8th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track, beaten 70 m by Great Service (1:52.20) in 8000CL on September 25 at $52.60. Keep him in mind.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 25/09/2026 | 7 | 8000CL | $11,111.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Eric Tharps (Jnr) | 1:52.20 | 8 |
| 69.0L | $52.60 |
| 5/8 | 18/09/2026 | 9 | 8000CL | $11,111.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Mario Wilson | 1:54.00 | 7 |
| 15.0L | $47.80 |
| 1/9 | 09/09/2026 | 7 | 6000CL | $8,611.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | Wyatt Farmer | 1:53.30 | 1 |
| 35.3L | $2.00 |
| 1/8 | 02/09/2026 | 14 | 6000CL | $8,611.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Wyatt Farmer | 1:54.20 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $9.30 |
| 2/9 | 19/08/2026 | 14 | 6000CL | $8,845.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Merriman | 1:55.10 | 2 |
| 10.5L | $2.10 |
| 6/7 | 05/08/2026 | 9 | 6000CL | $8,559.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Eric Tharps (Jnr) | 1:54.00 | 5 |
| 35.3L | $26.90 |
| 2/9 | 29/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Good | Josiah Miller | 1:55.00 | 0 |
| 3.75L | $0.00 |
| 1/5 | 21/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Jim Marohn (Jnr) | 1:57.10 | 0 |
| 3.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Wyatt Farmer
Stats
Comments
Won three starts back at this track over 1609m NW2500L4 on September 13. Last time out 4th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track, beaten 30 m by Great Service (1:52.20) in 8000CL on September 25 at $6.60. Capable of a strong showing.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 25/09/2026 | 7 | 8000CL | $11,111.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:52.20 | 4 |
| 30.0L | $6.60 |
| 6/8 | 18/09/2026 | 5 | 8000CL | $11,111.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Angus | 1:54.00 | 5 |
| 23.3L | $11.00 |
| 1/9 | 13/09/2026 | 7 | NW2500L4 | $10,278.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Merriman | 1:53.20 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $5.50 |
| 4/9 | 06/09/2026 | 6 | NW2500L4 | $10,278.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Merriman | 1:53.20 | 1 |
| 13.5L | $9.80 |
| 4/9 | 31/08/2026 | 8 | NW2500L4 | $10,556.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:53.40 | 4 |
| 14.3L | $8.00 |
| 4/9 | 23/08/2026 | 13 | NW2500L4 | $10,556.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:54.30 | 8 |
| 24.0L | $43.70 |
| 5/8 | 19/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | D J Millner | 1:59.40 | 0 |
| 10.5L | $0.00 |
| 5/9 | 27/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Greg Grismore | 1:56.10 | 0 |
| 20.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: John Ciocca Jr.
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, 9th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track, beaten 50 m by Always Andrew (1:52.20) in NW2500L4 on September 25 at $69. Before that 9th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track beaten 65 m by Deciding Factor (1:52.20) in NW2500L4 on September 16 at $20.10. Others going much better leading into this.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 25/09/2026 | 9 | NW2500L4 | $10,278.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | John Ciocca Jr. | 1:52.20 | 8 |
| 48.8L | $69.00 |
| 9/9 | 16/09/2026 | 10 | NW2500L4 | $10,278.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Eric Tharps (Jnr) | 1:52.20 | 5 |
| 66.0L | $20.10 |
| 7/8 | 06/09/2026 | 6 | 30000CLNW7 | $17,222.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Eric Tharps (Jnr) | 1:52.40 | 8 |
| 30.0L | $69.00 |
| 4/9 | 31/08/2026 | 7 | 30000CLNW7 | $17,689.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Eric Tharps (Jnr) | 1:53.30 | 1 |
| 14.3L | $136.10 |
| 8/9 | 24/08/2026 | 14 | 30000CLNW7 | $17,689.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Luke Hanners | 1:54.10 | 3 |
| 28.5L | $15.50 |
| 7/9 | 10/08/2026 | 7 | NW4PMCD | $17,118.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Eric Tharps (Jnr) | 1:52.20 | 8 |
| 57.0L | $127.40 |
| 4/8 | 29/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Braiden Rhoades | 1:57.40 | 0 |
| 11.25L | $0.00 |
| 8/8 | 26/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Ridge Warren | 1:55.00 | 0 |
| 130.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tyler Angus
Stats
Comments
Backing up quickly since being well beaten this track over 1609m, 7 days ago before that 6th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track, beaten 24 m by Deetzy (1:54.20) in NW2500L4 on September 9 at $8.30. Recent form hasn't been good enough.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 25/09/2026 | 16 | 8000CL | $11,111.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Kurt Sugg | 1:52.20 | 5 |
| 44.3L | $31.30 |
| 6/7 | 09/09/2026 | 7 | NW2500L4 | $10,278.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | Chris Lems | 1:54.20 | 5 |
| 24.8L | $8.30 |
| 2/8 | 02/09/2026 | 7 | NW2500L4 | $10,278.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Merriman | 1:53.40 | 1 |
| 0.9L | $2.30 |
| 4/9 | 26/08/2026 | 14 | NW2500L4 | $10,556.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Merriman | 1:54.30 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $6.60 |
| 3/9 | 12/08/2026 | 7 | NW2500L4 | $10,271.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | Aaron Merriman | 1:54.10 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $2.60 |
| 9/9 | 05/08/2026 | 9 | NW2500L4 | $10,271.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Braiden Rhoades | 1:55.10 | 6 |
| 61.5L | $9.20 |
| 4/6 | 10/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Daniel Holmes | 1:54.40 | 0 |
| 15.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Justin Irvine
Stats
Comments
Last start won by 30 m as favourite (Fr1) at this track (1:53.30) beating Sonic Star in 6000CL on September 25 at $1.50. Has another win in his sights.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 25/09/2026 | 7 | 6000CL | $8,611.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:53.30 | 1 |
| 27.8L | $1.50 |
| 2/7 | 18/09/2026 | 9 | 6000CL | $8,611.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:54.30 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $6.50 |
| 2/9 | 09/09/2026 | 9 | 6000CL | $8,611.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | Aaron Merriman | 1:53.30 | 6 |
| 35.3L | $7.50 |
| 7/8 | 31/08/2026 | 8 | NW2500L4 | $10,556.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Wyatt Farmer | 1:53.40 | 7 |
| 37.5L | $61.10 |
| 3/9 | 23/08/2026 | 13 | NW2500L4 | $10,556.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Wyatt Farmer | 1:54.30 | 1 |
| 15.0L | $33.70 |
| 1/9 | 10/08/2026 | 14 | NW1500L4 | $7,989.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Merriman | 1:53.40 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $2.10 |
| 5/7 | 10/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Marvin Luna | 1:55.00 | 0 |
| 10.5L | $0.00 |
| 8/8 | 31/03/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Slow | Justin Hall | 1:57.10 | 0 |
| 57.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Braiden Rhoades
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr8) over 1609m at Scioto Downs, beaten 17 m by Forkner Hanover (1:52.30) in SAHG7500CL on September 7 at $9. Two runs back 3rd (Fr2) over 1609m at Scioto Downs, beaten 16 m by Joyridin Hd (1:52.30) in SAHG7500CL on September 1 at $1.90. Not among the main chances.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 07/09/2026 | 6 | SAHG7500CL | $9,722.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Brett Miller | 1:52.30 | 8 |
| 17.3L | $9.00 |
| 3/10 | 01/09/2026 | 7 | SAHG7500CL | $9,722.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Brett Miller | 1:52.30 | 2 |
| 16.5L | $1.90 |
| 2/7 | 25/08/2026 | 10 | SAHG7500CL | $9,986.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Brett Miller | 1:52.40 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $2.40 |
| 8/10 | 15/08/2026 | 21 | SA10000CL | $12,839.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Ronnie Gillespie | 1:52.10 | 1 |
| 32.3L | $127.80 |
| 5/7 | 25/07/2026 | 9 | SA10000CL | $13,062.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Brett Miller | 1:52.10 | 5 |
| 21.0L | $7.30 |
| 3/9 | 16/07/2026 | 6 | SA10000CL | $13,062.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Brett Miller | 1:51.30 | 6 |
| 7.5L | $5.70 |
| 5/9 | 10/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Jason Beattie | 1:54.20 | 0 |
| 27L | $0.00 |
| 8/8 | 02/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Robert Rogan | 1:54.00 | 0 |
| 70.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Logan Ebersole
Stats
Comments
10-year-old gelding showed improvement last time. Won by 8 m as favourite (Fr1) at this track (1:53.20) beating Brayden's Bandit in NW1500L4 on September 25 at $1.40. The race before was not as impressive when beaten by 5 m finishing fifth behind Smooth Lou at this track over 1609m in a NW1500L4 on September 18 at $3.30. Not sure he can repeat the dose in this tricky assignment.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 25/09/2026 | 7 | NW1500L4 | $8,056.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Merriman | 1:53.20 | 1 |
| 8.3L | $1.40 |
| 5/9 | 18/09/2026 | 9 | NW1500L4 | $8,056.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Merriman | 1:56.00 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $3.30 |
| 7/8 | 09/09/2026 | 4 | NW1500L4 | $8,056.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | Aaron Merriman | 1:57.40 | 6 |
| 8.3L | $1.50 |
| 7/9 | 05/09/2026 | 10 | NW1500L4 | $8,056.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Kina | 1:58.10 | 4 |
| 7.5L | $10.20 |
| 4/9 | 26/08/2026 | 14 | NW1500L4 | $8,274.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Kina | 1:57.30 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $9.20 |
| 9/9 | 12/08/2026 | 14 | 6000CL | $8,559.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | Cameron Kina | 1:53.30 | 7 |
| 41.3L | $99.50 |
| 3/8 | 02/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Eric Miller | 1:56.00 | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 |
| 4/8 | 20/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | SP | Trevor Smith | 1:59.10 | 0 |
| 17.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Greg Grismore
Stats
Comments
Recent efforts haven't been up to his best. Last start 5th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track, beaten 40 m by Great Service (1:52.20) in 8000CL on September 25 at $6. At the previous start 9th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track, beaten 45 m by Be A Lucky Star (1:53.20) in NW3500L4 on September 18 at $8.40. Suitably placed and can turn things around.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 25/09/2026 | 7 | 8000CL | $11,111.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Greg Grismore | 1:52.20 | 1 |
| 37.5L | $6.00 |
| 9/9 | 18/09/2026 | 9 | NW3500L4 | $12,500.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Greg Grismore | 1:53.20 | 2 |
| 44.3L | $8.40 |
| 3/8 | 09/09/2026 | 9 | NW3500L4 | $12,500.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | Greg Grismore | 1:54.30 | 1 |
| 11.3L | $31.90 |
| 5/9 | 31/08/2026 | 7 | NW3500L4 | $12,839.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Greg Grismore | 1:53.00 | 7 |
| 9.8L | $58.60 |
| 1/9 | 24/08/2026 | 12 | NW2500L4 | $10,556.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Merriman | 1:53.30 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $1.70 |
| 8/9 | 12/08/2026 | 7 | NW2500L4 | $10,271.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | Greg Grismore | 1:55.20 | 7 |
| 27.8L | $18.80 |
| 2/7 | 26/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | SP | Daren Harvey | 1:54.40 | 0 |
| 16.5L | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 14/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Elliott Deaton | 1:57.00 | 0 |
| 34.5L | $0.00 |